Tennis betting tip: Can the underdog win?

Sorana Cîrstea enters this matchup as the underdog, but her aggressive baseline game gives her a genuine chance to upset Coco Gauff. When Cîrstea is striking the ball cleanly, she can dictate rallies early and take time away from opponents with her flat groundstrokes and strong first serve.

Gauff’s athleticism and defensive ability always make her difficult to beat, but she can sometimes struggle against experienced players who attack consistently and keep points short. Cîrstea’s experience on big stages could also help in pressure moments if the match becomes tight.

If the Romanian can maintain a high first-serve percentage and stay aggressive on return games, she has the tools to disrupt Gauff’s rhythm and pull off a surprise victory.